All you need to know about the new tax rates in GST 2.0 era

IANS | September 16, 2025 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Tuesday issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide a more detailed explanation on the tax rate cuts that have been announced as part of the GST 2.0 reforms.

Manufacturing, services sector lead robust GDP growth in Q1: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday.

India-US trade talks resume amid renewed hopes over tariffs

IANS | September 16, 2025 11:33 AM

New York, Sep 16 (IANS) The trade talks between India and the United States resumed here on Tuesday, as US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch reached Commerce Ministry, amid the thaw in the relations between the two nations.

Gold prices surge to record high amid safe haven demand

IANS | September 16, 2025 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Gold prices reached record high on Tuesday, surpassing the Rs 1,10,000 mark due to increased safe-haven demand amid global geopolitical tensions and anticipation of a US Federal Reserve rate cut this week.